Career advice

Tips on CV writing, interview techniques and how to use social media to get your dream job, you’ll find it all here in our Career Advice blog.

Fringe benefits: job highlights and horrors from the Edinburgh Festival 

As the world’s biggest arts festival kicks off, recruitment website HiJOBS.net has spoken to some of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe performers – alongside fellow Edinburgh residents – to find out what …

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Apply the beige flag trend to your next job search

TikTok and dating app users may be well versed in how to recognise beige flags in a potential love match, but it turns out it’s a warning sign that can equally be applied when considering that potential new job opportunity.

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Pitfall or Perk? Optimising your job search with AI

It goes without saying that ChatGPT and AI-powered tools are revolutionising how people are searching and applying for jobs. Yet there are limitations. Use AI wisely
to make sure your CV or interview is standing out for the right reasons.

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Aberdeenshire ahead of the curve for jobseekers with inflation-beating pay increases 

New Q1 data analysis over the last three years by Scottish recruitment website HiJOBS has revealed particularly strong pay growth in the Aberdeenshire region.

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Hi-time to consider the recruitment data

Christopher Snelgrove delves into the data from HiJOBS to gain some further insight into recruitment trends in Scotland’s aquaculture sector.

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Jobs in Data: Biggest Salary Increases – Q1 2022

Which jobs have seen the biggest increase in pay post-pandemic? We’ve analysed all the listings posted on HIJOBS in the first quarter of 2022 and compared them to the previous year.

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Opportunities Galore in Scotland’s Hospitality Industry

There has never been a better time to find a job in hospitality and with businesses competing in a limited pool of applicants, wages, which were traditionally at the lower end of the market are on a definite upward trend.

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Microsoft offers free online learning tools to help jobseekers acquire new digital skills

Around the world, 2020 has emerged as one of the most challenging years in many of our lifetimes. In six months, the world has endured multiple challenges, including a pandemic …

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How to tailor your CV to the job description

Each CV and cover letter that you send off for each job application should be bespoke to match that job description.
No two jobs are exactly the same, so make sure that your CV accurately reflects what the recruiters are after to prove you’re a great fit for the role. Read how to tailor your CV to the job.

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Highest Paying Cities For Registered Nurses in Scotland

You are a registered nurse and you’re thinking of moving from London to Scotland. You love what you do, but honestly, even Florence Nightingale has to pay the bills.
RNs, here’s where you can find the best pay, along with an average cost of living estimate comparison.

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